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2026 market holidays

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Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange) has 17 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 17 full-day closures. The next full closure is Independence and Republic Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–14:00 GMT+3, Monday – Friday.

Is Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange open today?Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange trading hours All exchange holidays

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Holiday dates in 2026: 17
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec9
Independence and Republic Day
Wed · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sat · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule17 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 12, 2026Monday	Zanzibar Revolution Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20262 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid al-Fitr	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 23, 2026Monday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20264 full closures
Apr 3, 2026Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 26, 2026Sunday	Union Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 27, 2026Monday	Union Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 7, 2026Tuesday	Saba Saba Day / Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20262 full closures
Aug 8, 2026Saturday	Nane Nane Day / Farmers' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Aug 26, 2026Wednesday	The Prophet's Birthday / Maulid	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 14, 2026Wednesday	Nyerere Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20263 full closures
Dec 9, 2026Wednesday	Independence and Republic Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 26, 2026Saturday	Boxing Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 14:00 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Country: Tanzania

Time Zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Currency: TZS

Official Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.